British-made electric cars WON’T be subject to crippling tariffs under Brexit deal

The Government today hailed a new Brexit deal concession that will avoid crippling tariffs on British-made electric vehicles, in a move ministers say will keep Boris Johnson’s green transport revolution on track.  The EU was set to insist on 10% tariffs for e-cars produced in the UK – prompting warnings this would make it uneconomic to … Read more

Health chiefs are in talks to use British-made coronavirus saliva tests instead of swabs

A British-made saliva test for the coronavirus could replace swabs and help Boris Johnson meet the 24-hour result target time. The Government is reportedly in talks with epigenetics company Chronomics about its test – two months after the US approved a similar one. The kit, which requires someone to spit into a tube, is easier … Read more